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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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